Non Cycling Tours
Overview
Vietnam and Cambodia, both are dynamic and each has their own unique cultural identity and heritage with thousands of years of dynasties and ancient civilizations. On this fascinating tour you’ll explore several of the world’s greatest treasures, behold spectacular scenery, learn about different cultures, and experience the warmth and hospitality bestowed by the locals. Combining highlights of both countries, the Best of Vietnam and Cambodia tour is an eye-open to the delights of Indochina and leave you awe-struck by these magical places. It'll be a vacation of a lifetime!
14 days / 13 nights
Private tour, Small group
Departure: Daily from Hanoi or Siem Reap
Daily from Hanoi or Siem Reap
Theme: Nature/Soft Adventure
Suitable: Travel with friends, Solo traveler
Highlights
- Cast away on a traditional junk boat and set sail through hundreds of limestone karsts that rise dramatically from the emerald waters of Halong Bay.
- Experience magical scene of Hoi at night when all lights and lanterns are lighted up
- Enjoy breathtaking mountain landscape of Sapa, seascape Halong Bay and lush countryside of Mekong Delta
- Visit the world heritage Angkor Wat and temple of Ta Prohm in Siem Reap was once used as a location in the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider.
- Explore wild life Tonle Sap Lake and witness life on water of lake dwellers living in floating villages
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Meet your tour guide on arrival at Ha Noi international airport and join your fellow travellers in a coach transfer to the city centre for hotel check-in.
Hotel rooms may not be ready until 14:00 hrs but an early check-in would be guaranteed with a surcharge.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
Optional: We introduce two one-of-a-kind traditional performances which are found nowhere else than in Vietnam. You can choose one of below options:
- Water Puppet Show :where puppets are performed on water stage with folk music, presenting ancient tales, folklores and daily life in Vietnamese countryside.
- Tu Phu (Four Palaces) Show - a very unique show about ritual of spirit practiced in the Vietnamese indigenous religion with music, colors and lively dance performance. The Four Palaces Shows take place on Thursday and Saturday every week. If you're interested in the shows, please contact our travel consultants to book.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Activities: Arrival in Hanoi and explore the city on your own
Day 2: Hanoi City tour Half-day – Night train to Lao Cai
Half day Hanoi city tour (by car or by motorbike – upon client’s interest) - Routes can change subject to client’s interest. Begin the first day of the trip with a tour of Hanoi.
Depart from the hotel at 08:30 for a visit to Vietnam’s first university: the Temple Of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. Continue with a visit to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Nearby is the mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and his modest house on stilts. (Sites are viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Oct-Nov)
Wrap up the morning with a visit to the picturesque West Lake and its sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda.Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years.
Have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant. Free time at leisure for rest of the day.
Meet at your hotel in Hanoi at around 20:00 and transfer to Hanoi train station. Catch overnight train trip to Lao Cai in shared sleeping compartments (sharing with other passengers in 2 lower & 2 upper berths per compartment). Train departs at approximately 21:15.
Notes:
- Our tour guide will not accompany during the train trip
- Train schedule is subject to change.
- Private compartments on request at surcharge.
- Train journeys are part of a great local experience. Cabins are shared with other local passengers (unless private cabin is requested and all berths paid for
- with supplement). Restrooms at either end of the carriages complete the local experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight train to Lao Cai
Activities: Hanoi City tour by motorbike in the morning. Evening, overnight train to Lao Cai.
City tour by bus is available upon clients’ request
Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai
05:30 ~ 06:00 Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station. Pick up at the train station and transfer to Sa Pa by a tourist shared bus (1 hour to get to Sapa).
Early check in upon arrival is possible upon room occupancy (Surcharge applicable). Relax for a while to get ready for our full day tour.
Start the trip at around 9:00. Our guide takes you to visit two villages of the H’mong and Dzay People, called Lao Chai Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai villages. You will start trekking from Lao Chai to Ta Van with the distance about 3km. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. When you finish the trekking trip at the end of the village, our bus will pick up you back to Sapa town (if you stay in the village you will trek 2km more to your homestay).
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Activities: Full day soft trekking, pass along dirt tracks as well as through several villages of ethnic minority groups. Experience the culture of the local daily life styles and exclusion custom in Sapa
Trekking level:3 km trekking, 8 km driving from Ta Van Village back to Sapa.
Day 4: Sapa – Cat Cat – Sin Chai – Hanoi
In the morning, have breakfast at the hotel and then check out. Take a walk down to the South-west of Sapa to visit Cat Cat Village, one of the more well-known ethnic village of Sapa. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam.
Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then continue trekking to Sin Chai Village, located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain- “the Roof of Indochina”, where you enjoy a stunning landscapes of the mountain. Then come back to the main road to be transferred to Sapa town on a jeep for 3km.
Transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Arrive in Hanoi in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Activities: Join on a soft trekking tour to discover the untouched beauty of the villages in Sapa before heading back to Hanoi by bus.
Trekking level: 8 km trekking, 3 km driving back to Sapa.
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong bay
Be ready for pick-up at your hotel lobby at 08:00 am. Halfway to Halong City we will have a stop at Hong Ngoc Humanitarian Center. Apart from having clean western style toilet facilities we will be able to see local craftsmen at work and have time for relaxation. After a welcome on board, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some sightseeing, on-board activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on the vessel. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the kart formations. Dinner is served on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on board
Activities: Leave the city behind, drive through fascinating countryside to the dock where this Halong Bay adventure truly starts. Climb aboard a traditional junk boat – with its beautiful woodwork and beaming crew – and venture out into emerald waters of the bay.
Our tour guide will not accompany aboard the cruise in Halong Bay. Resident English speaking guide on board available.
- Halong Bay
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue
Wake up by the sounds of the sea. After breakfast, cruise will take tourists to explore the most stunning caves in Halong. After exploring cave, return to boat and ready to check out. Boat starts cruising back to the harbor while brunch is served. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Back on shore we will then transfer by car to the airport in Hanoi to catch a flight to Hue.
It will take about 1 hour 20 minutes on flight. Welcome by our driver in Da Nang Airport then transfer to hotel in Hue.
Check in hotel, free at leisure the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Activities: Continue cruising to explore Halong Bay. Afternoon, transfer to airport in Hanoi for flight to Hue
- Kayaking
Day 7: Hue Half day city tour
08:00 – 08:15 Pick up at your hotel. Enjoy your wonderful day by taking a boat trip to visit the seven-storey Thien Mu Pagoda. Thien Mu pagoda is one of the most beautiful and ancient architectural structures of worshiping in Vietnam now. Thien Mu Pagoda has become one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hue City now.
Then visit Dong Ba market, the biggest and most significant market in Hue in particular and Central Viet Nam in general.
Continue your journey to discover the Imperial Citadel then make your way to the Hue Royal Antiques Museum to see a collection of ornaments. Hue Royal Antiquities Museum where preserves royal treasures has a history with many changes. The main exhibition house of the present museum used to be a palace under Nguyen Dynasty, called Long An Palace. It was built in 1845 by Thieu Tri King, located on the north of Ngu Ha River. It was a type of “isolated palace” for the king.
12:00 - 12:30: Drop you off at your hotel. Free at leisure for rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
Activities: Morning: City tour with a boat trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, then explore the Imperial Citadel, and Dong Ba Market, Hue Royal Antiques Museum
Day 8: Hue - Danang - Hoi An - Road transfer
In the morning you will get transfer by shuttle bus from. Hue to Hoi An. Land transfer by shuttle bus or Private car with stop at some sightseeing on the way for short break (admission fee not included).
We arrive Hoi An at around 14:00. Check in hotel for relax for the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Activities: Transfer from Hue to Hoi An, passing by the “best coastal way” Hai Van Pass, Marble Mountain, Lang Co beach...
Day 9: Hoi An Half day City tour
After breakfast at hotel, meet tour guide at your hotel lobby and start a walking tour exploring the ancient town. Stroll through narrow alleys past 18th-century shop houses, visit ancient temple, try street food or enjoy shopping.
Free time in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Activities: Walking tour in the morning exploring Hoi An ancient town.
Day 10: Flight to Ho Chi Minh
Free at leisure until being picked up and transferred to Danang Airport by our driver for your flight to Ho Chi Minh or Saigon. It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to the Southern hub Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival at the airport, meet our driver and transfer to hotel in Saigon. Check in hotel and relax.
In the afternoon, guide & driver pick up at your hotel. Start our city tour. Take part in tour, you will visit some typical interesting sights of Ho Chi Minh City such as: War Remnants Museum(or History Museum), Reunification Palace, Saigon Center Postoffice..
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities: Transfer from Danang to HCM City by plane. Half day city tour in the afternoon, visit typical interesting sights of Saigon.
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, meet tour guide and driver at hotel. Your journey will take you to Ben Tre for a day exploring the Mekong Delta. Activities of the day include the visit to a brick kiln factory, a coconut processing workshop and a local mat-weaving house, take Xe Loi ride (a kind of modern motorized rickshaw) or cycling tour to explore around village under coconut row and tasting some fresh seasonal fruits. One of the highlights of the tour is a ride by small sampan boat through the small canals and side-arms of the “Mighty Mekong” to observe the daily life along the river banks.
Enjoy lunch with local delicacies.
After lunch, take a short break and drive to Ho Chi Minh City. You have all rest of the day explore the city by your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities: Visit Ben Tre - experience the water world of Mekong Delta, embark on a small sampan boat riding through the small canals to observe the daily life along the river banks
- Mekong Delta
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – Siem Reap
Have leisure time before your departure. You are welcome to join our interesting optional excursions in and around Ho Chi Minh City, such as our Good Morning Saigon! tour (surcharge applies).
Please note that hotel check-out time is at 12:00. A late check-out can be arranged subject to room availability and a surcharge will apply.
Upon arrival at Siem Reap International Airport, meet with our driver and transfer direct to hotel. Remain of the day is free and overnight at hotel in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities: Take a flight from Ho Chi Minh city to Siem Reap. Free time for the rest of the day.
Day 13: Siem Reap – Ta Prohm – Angkor Wat – Phnom Bakheng
Morning, visit "jungle temple" Ta Prohm, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. The temple of Ta Prohm was once used as a location to film the Hollywood movie Tomb Raider. Explore more of the Grand Circuit such as Pre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, explore Angkor Wat the most famous of all. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture.
Last but not least, view glorious sunset from the top of the temple mountain Phnom Bakheng.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities: Explore the mystery ruins of Angkor – including the legendary Angkor Wat complex, jungle-fingered Ta Prohm... Enjoy gorgeous sunset from the top of Phnom Bakheng.
Day 14: Siem Reap Departure
Today, you will have free time of your own to sleep in or explore hotel’s surrounding. Laze at the swimming pool or take Tuk Tuk ride and scroll around local market for some souvenirs. Transfer to airport for departure flight. End services.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Activities: Transfer to airport for departure flight.
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.
- If you have any specific food requirement (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance, we will provide notices to our restaurants, tour guides and partners so they would be able to serve you the best.
Price & Inclusion
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01 May 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
Small Group |
Private Tour |
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US $1357 |
US $1606 |
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Superior 3* |
US $1431 |
US $1613 |
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US $1622 |
US $1904 |
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US $2061 |
US $2362 |
Notes:
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Information
Meals
13 Breakfast, 5 Lunch, 1 Brunch, 1 Picnic Lunch, 1 Dinner
Transportation
Airplane, Car, Train, Cruise, Trekking, Shuttle Bus
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights), Overnight train to Lao Cai (1 night), Overnight on board (1 night)
Price Includes
- Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotel.
- Overnight on local train at a shared compartment with 4 soft berths (if any)
- Overnight at local homestay in a shared room, private blanket and mosquito net (if any)
- All transport during tour on air - conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off)
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Overnight train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai
- 3 domestic flights Hanoi - Hue; Danang - Ho Chi Minh and Ho Chi Minh – Siemreap (20kg luggage inclusion)
Price Excludes
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
- International flights with taxes
- Visa or Passport Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
Price Excludes
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
- International flights with taxes
- Visa or Passport Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
Cancellation by Customer
- Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
- For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
